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A delicious plate of High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls : Fluffy, Sweet, and Guilt-Free

Best High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls : Fluffy, Sweet, and Guilt-Free

Fluffy high-protein cinnamon rolls made with Greek yogurt and protein powder, filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy protein frosting — a guilt-free dessert that tastes indulgent.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1½ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 –2 tbsp sweetener or honey
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or zero-calorie brown sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp melted butter or syrup
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt for frosting
  • ½ scoop vanilla protein powder for frosting
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk
  • Sweetener to taste
  • Dash vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking dish with parchment.
  2. Mix Greek yogurt, protein powder, and sweetener.
  3. Add flour gradually and mix until dough forms.
  4. Knead lightly until smooth.
  5. Roll dough into a rectangle.
  6. Spread butter or syrup and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar.
  7. Roll tightly and slice into 8 rolls.
  8. Place in pan and bake 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Mix frosting ingredients until smooth.
  10. Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

Use thick Greek yogurt for best texture. Do not overbake to keep rolls soft and fluffy. Frost while warm for a gooey finish.